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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.83, 871.86 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.83, 871.86 and 411.21 is: 567.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.83 : 871.86 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.83/871.86 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.83x = 871.86 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.83x = 358,517.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,517.55/631.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.43

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